The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised the NFL community by finally securing a top-tier wide receiver to complement George Pickens, after being in the rumor mill with no outcomes for a couple of seasons. They traded for former Seattle Seahawks star D.K. Metcalf and subsequently signed him to a five-year contract. However, Metcalf’s long-term future in the Steel City remains uncertain. According to Pro Football Talk, the deal includes a guaranteed two-year, $60 million arrangement with team-held options for the remainder of the contract. Metcalf is set to earn $26.5 million in 2027, $28 million in 2028, and $35.5 million in 2029, depending on whether the Steelers choose to retain him.
Fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the news. One fan tweeted, “Steelers seem out of their minds! They’re going to wait for months to hear from a 42-year-old who just went 5-12 with Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall or Mason Rudolph! They don’t want to contend next season.” Another remarked, “Proof if you want a guy all you have to do is pay.” However, there were also positive reactions, with one fan stating, “I think Metcalf is what the Steelers need!” It’ll be intriguing to see how long the Steelers opt to keep Metcalf on their roster.
